Ch. 401..405: Stay Around You Now And Forever (Hunter Jackson) Chapter 401-405

Chapter 401: It’s All My FaultWhen the appraisal was done, Joseph was there.

If he wanted to arrange a scam, it would be easier and more convenient for him than anyone else.

This was because Sawyer Gale had absolute trust in him.

"I suspected you."

Emily was calm and had no intention of hiding anything.

"Then why are you here?"

"This time I want to follow my hunch."

She smiled and looked at him. "I believe in my insight. Joseph, I believe in you.”

There was nothing more touching than "I believe in you".

Joseph picked up the cup and took a few sips before putting it down gently.

"In order to live up to your trust, I will go and verify it early tomorrow morning."

Wendy and Patriarch Gale were both at home, so it wasn't difficult to get the samples.

"Thank you for telling me all of this."

"I just feel sorry for Patriarch Gale. I don't want him to be hurt, and I don't want the

Gale Group to fall into the hands of bad person."

Emily stirred the soup several times before picking it up and tasting it.

"It tastes good."

Sure enough, the dessert could make people relieved.

Perhaps because she hadn't eaten much tonight, she was a little hungry.

She drank the whole bowl of sweet soup in one breath before putting it down. "It's getting late. I..."

"I heard that Grandpa intends to give you 5% of shares." Joseph suddenly said.

"I won't take advantage of Patriarch Gale. I ..." Emily was shocked.

"That's not what I meant."

Joseph smiled faintly. He felt hot because the heating in the room was so strong.

He tugged at the collar of his nightgown and felt thirsty.

He could only pick up the cup and drink all the remaining tea.

Joseph looked at Emily and said, "Grandpa really likes you. It has nothing to do with the blood relation. I've never seen him like a child so much. Perhaps, this is your fate."

"If Grandpa really insists, I hope that you can accept those shares."

"How can I do that?" How could she casually accept the shares of other people's company?

"It's 5%! Even if I live a luxurious life, I won't be able to spend it all."

She would not ask for money from other people. She definitely would not deserve

it.

"If Patriarch Gale likes me, I can accompany him more often in the future."

As Joseph said, it had nothing to do with the blood relation, but fate.

It seemed to be a little hot. Emily subconsciously pulled her collar, and there was sweat on her forehead.

"It's getting late. Joseph, I hope you can handle this matter early."

The banquet would be held on this Saturday. If it cannot be investigated clearly before Saturday, then everyone would know that Wendy was Patriarch Gale's granddaughter.

At that time, all businessmen in City L would know it.

If someone found out that Wendy's identity was fake in the future, then the Gales would be laughed at.

The Gale Group's equity would be affected.

Joseph naturally understood that. He nodded and said, "Alright, Grandfather and Wendy Gale are probably resting now, so I can't disturb them. However, I will definitely investigate it early tomorrow morning. Don't worry."

Emily was touched when he called Wendy by her full name.

Joseph believed her words.

"Yes." Emily stood up and said, "Then I'll ..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly felt that all the things in front of her became blurry.

"What's wrong?" Seeing that her body was shaking, Joseph hurriedly stood up and helped her.

When Joseph touched her body, he felt like his body was on fire.

It was scorching. He felt that everything was spinning!

"Damn it!" Joseph understood what had happened!

He was schemed! It seemed that Emily was painful, too!

"Emily ..."

"It's so hot." Emily tugged at her clothes.

Joseph immediately held her hand, but she began to rub against his chest.

Joseph was a little unconscious.

His body was as hot as a ball of fire, and there was a girl in his arms. How could he stand it?

"Emily, don't... move anymore."

He originally wanted to stop her, but he ended up hugging her.

Emily collapsed into Joseph's embrace.

Joseph was clearly in a dilemma.

He knew that he should let her go, but he couldn't help hugging her tightly.

His reason lost bit by bit as time went by.

Suddenly, Joseph picked Emily up and strode towards the big bed in the room ...

Suddenly, the door was kicked open by someone.

"Joseph."

Seeing this scene, Patriarch Gale was dumbfounded.

Joseph was lying beside Emily and their clothes were messy.

Emily's round shoulders were clearly exposed.

"Emily?"

After seeing Emily's face clearly, Patriarch Gale's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly rushed over and pulled the blanket over them as quickly as possible.

It was difficult for him to be so agile because he was in his seventies!noveldrama

The people standing at the door all sighed in admiration.

Joseph frowned. He gained consciousness gradually.

Emily was lying under him. She looked a little confused.

However, she was becoming conscious gradually.

Joseph was surprised and suddenly got up.

Joseph covered her tightly with a quilt and looked at Patriarch Gale with a complicated expression. "I..."

"Ah!"

Emily was awake! She was so frightened that she almost fainted!

Patriarch Gale stood beside the bed to protect her. He was afraid that other people would see her naked.

But she could see the expressions of the others in the room.

Some people smiled lightly. Some people were shocked. Some were unable to react. Hunter's expression was cold and indifferent. It was like he was looking at an unimportant person.

He was emotionless!

"Hunter, I'm not ..."

Emily wanted to explain, but the moment she looked at him, she suddenly realized that she didn't need to explain anymore.

Because, he didn't care about it at all.

"What exactly was going on?"

Lottie quickly walked over and stared at her son. "Joseph!"

Joseph casually pulled down his clothes. Although his clothe was still a little messy, he completely calmed down.

He naturally couldn't say anything about being drugged in front of everyone.

If he did, his family would be in chaos.

He pursed his lip and glanced at Lottie before turning to look at Patriarch Gale. "Sorry, Grandfather, it was all my fault. I was the one who forced her to do it."☐☐☐☐☐

Chapter 402: Joseph Isn’t Good Enough for You?

It was all Joseph's fault! He was the one who forced Emily!

Did that mean that Emily was forced?

Joseph put the burden on himself to protect Emily.

Patriarch Gale knew Joseph better than anyone.

Joseph wouldn't force a woman.

Lottie did not believe that. Joseph was extraordinary. A lot of women liked him.

It was impossible for him to force a woman.

He just wanted to make Emily feel better!

"Dad, shouldn't we let them tidy up and talk about this matter later?"

Joseph was not dressed properly. It was like he had been caught adultery in the act.

Lottie couldn't bear to see her son like that.

Patriarch Gale finally reacted. Emily was still lying on the bed. How could he let everyone continue to stay?

"Well, why don't we go down to the lobby and have a drink?" Milo said immediately.

Patriarch Gale also hurriedly said, "Alright, tell the servants to prepare some supper. Let's go downstairs."

Wendy and Sasha took the lead and walked out. Behind them was Hunter.

From beginning to end, he didn't seem to look at Emily.

Perhaps he did, but his eyes were very cold.

Everyone left. Patriarch Gale walked at the end. He looked at Joseph and then at Emily.

He still couldn't accept that.

Milo tugged at the corner of his clothes. "Patriarch Gale, let's go down first. Don't make things difficult for them."

"Alright."

Patriarch Gale finally left.

Instantly, there were only Joseph and Emily in the room.

"Have we been schemed?" Emily did not remember what had happened before.

What she only remembered was that she fell into Joseph's embrace while she was so hot.

She lowered her head and looked at her body. Fortunately, although her clothes were very messy, her underwear was still there.

At the very least, nothing had happened.

Joseph got out of bed and turned his back to her.

"Put on your clothes first."

Emily immediately frantically put on her clothes.

Joseph went to the bathroom to make sure that he hadn't touched her before letting out a sigh of relief.

No matter what, Emily was hurt the most.

Joseph didn't expect that someone in this family wanted to attack him.

Was this family going to become complicated?

When the two of them went downstairs, many people were talking in the hall.

Seeing them come down, Patriarch Gale who had regained his senses

immediately waved his hand. "Emily, come here."

Emily walked over and secretly looked at Hunter.

Hunter was sitting with Wendy, who was personally pouring tea for him.

They looked great.

Emily ignored him, walked to Patriarch Gale and sat down.

Sasha suddenly laughed. "It turns out that Joseph and Emily's relationship is so good. Why didn't you tell me?"

Lottie did not say anything. She had never heard her son mention anything about

women.

Moreover, with Joseph's status, his wife should be helpful to his career.

Emily's background and family were not good enough.

Joseph sat beside Emily on the sofa.

At this moment, Joseph was gentle and warm as usual.

He looked at Sasha and said indifferently, "However, she didn't agree to be my

girlfriend, so I didn't tell anyone."

Emily glanced at him, and Joseph signaled her to calm down.

Emily could only pretend that she wasn't drugged.

Emily was at the Gales' mansion. If anything happened, it should be settled by Joseph.

As an outsider, Emily should not act rashly for the time being.

"You already..."

Sasha glanced at them and covered her mouth with a smile. "How could you say that Emily did not agree to be your girlfriend?"

Joseph only replied with a faint smile. He did not respond to this question for the time being.

He said, “What happened just now? Why did you all go to my room?" Regardless of the relationship between him and Emily, Joseph knew that it was

not simple when they went to his room together.

Why did everyone rush in at the same time?

"Just now, the maid said that she heard a girl's cry in your room. She thought that something had happened, so ..."

As Sasha spoke, she subconsciously looked at Emily with a faint smile. "Alright, it's just a misunderstanding. You guys. It looks like a good thing is coming, doesn't it?"

No one replied.

Sasha thought for a moment and then turned to look at Wendy and Hunter.

"Dad, look, shouldn't we also talk about the wedding of Wendy and Hunter? Now, Joseph and Wendy's younger sister ... Good things should be in pairs."

After Patriarch Gale calmed down, he accepted this matter happily.

He had truly loved Emily as his granddaughter from the start.

However, Emily was not his real granddaughter after all. She was a child ofnoveldrama

someone else, so he could not snatch her away.

But tonight, the situation was completely different.

Emily became Joseph's girlfriend, which was consistent with Patriarch Gale's hope.

Patriarch Gale wasn't concerned whether Wendy was with Hunter or not.

If Emily could marry Joseph, then she would stay here in the future, and Patriarch Gale would be able to see her every day!

The more Patriarch Gale thought about it, the more excited he became. He was looking forward to it.

"Joseph, no matter what, you must give Emily a promise."

Patriarch Gale purposely showed a stern expression.

"Why don't you let me set a date for you to get engaged first?"

"What?" Emily was so scared that she almost stood up from the sofa.

Engaged? Was Patriarch Gale kidding?

"Of course, you will get engaged! Joseph bullied you. It can't be ignored. It's not good for you."

Patriarch Gale held her hand tightly.

"Don't worry. I will definitely do justice for you. I will definitely not let this brat hurt you."

"No, Patriarch Gale, Joseph and I didn't ..."

"Look at me, I'm such a fool. You don't need to call him Joseph like Wendy."

Patriarch Gale patted his head and hurriedly said, "In the future, you should call him Joey or Joe."

"But we really didn't do anything. We just ..."

"Everyone has seen what happened just now. Emily, don't be shy."

Seeing her father so happy, Sasha couldn't help but help him. "Do you think

Joseph isn't good enough for you?"

Chapter 403: Is This Man Ridiculous

"No, how could I feel that way?"

Emily hurriedly explained.

With his pedigree, Joseph was more than an eligible man for her.

But his didn't matter. The point was that nothing had happened between them.

Emily was convinced that they were set up by someone.

She could not relate it to anyone but Wendy!

However, Joseph didn't want to talk about how he was drugged in front of so many people. If he did, the entire family would be restless.

Emily had no idea about resolving this dilemma.

"With his family background, Joseph is too good for you, girl."

A deep voice came.noveldrama

Everyone looked over in surprise. It was Hunter, who had always been quiet.

"Did Young Master Hunter agree so?" Wendy thought to herself.

Wendy looked astonished. She didn't expect it at all. It was a complete surprise!

Emily looked at him, feeling acute anxiety. However, she gradually calmed down while he was gazing at her with a seeming smile.

"Young Master Hunter, do you also think I should get engaged to Joseph?"

"That depends on your feelings for each other. Why ask me?"

Hunter gave a faint smile, picked up his cup and took a sip of tea.

Then he looked back at her, still with a half-smile.

"However, Joseph will make a good husband. You are lucky to marry him."

Emily clenched her fists, and her sharp fingernails almost pierced into the flesh of her palms.

She appeared calmer and more indifferent, though.

She withdrew her gaze and turned to look at Joseph beside her.

Joseph smiled slightly and said, "Don't push her. I'll discuss it with her later ..."

"Why later? Isn't it better if we explain everything now and here before everyone?" Sawyer understood the principle of striking while the iron was hot, even though Emily's grudging attitude was obvious to him.

He knew that it was selfish of him to keep Emily by his side.

Besides, the way Emily looked at Hunter was a bit strange.

It puzzled Sawyer since Hunter was very kind to Wendy. Emily was her younger

sister, so Emily couldn't like the same man as she.

If this continued, Emily would get hurt.

"I believe Joseph. He will take good care of you. Don't worry."

Joseph didn't say anything. He just looked at Emily and smiled softly.

Emily met Joseph's eye. She didn't know if she was angry or what, but she held his hand.

Joseph held her small hand tightly.

He smiled, "Does Grandpa have to talk about this in front of so many people? Can

I talk to you in the study tomorrow?"

"But... " Sawyer didn't feel assured. It was best to set a date for the engagement tonight.

This was the fail-safe plan.

Sawyer hurried them to prevent Emily from escaping!

Lottie said indifferently, "Dad, it's already very late. If there's anything else, we'll

talk about it tomorrow. Let them go upstairs and rest.”

"That's right, Mr. Sawyer. It's so late. Why bother? It's time for bed."

Milo was winking at him desperately.

Clearly, Emily was in a bad mood. Sawyer should feel for her.

It wasn't that Sawyer didn't sympathize, but he was afraid to miss such a good opportunity.

However, they were all persuading him now. If he didn't listen, he would probably make things difficult for Emily.

"Alright, Joseph, come to my study tomorrow morning. I'll talk to you about this. Now ... "

He looked at Emily, then stared at Joseph and blinked.

"Comfort her nicely. Don't let such a good girl leave you."

"I know." Joseph nodded and stood up.

Surprisingly, now Joseph was looking at Wendy. "Wendy, last time you asked me for information about the company administration. I've got it for you. Follow me and I'll give it to you."

The word of Wendy asking for the administration information shocked not only Sawyer but also Lottie.

However, Joseph beamed, "The Gale Group will be hers sooner or later. If we let her deal with the company's affairs earlier, she won't be in a rush when she takes over."

Although Joseph got a point there, Sawyer still felt a little guilty when he looked at Joseph.

Sawyer thought Joseph was really a good child.

Following Sawyer's orders for all these years, Joseph worked for the Gale Group without complaint or regret. Joseph did whatever Sawyer asked him to do.

Over the years, Joseph had never asked for anything.

Sawyer sighed and nodded. "Then ... I'll leave you to have a good chat."

"I'm a little sleepy. I want to go back to my room."

Emily stood up. After Sawyer nodded in agreement, she said goodnight to others

and headed straight for the spiral staircase.

She didn't cast a glance at Hunter at all.

It was because this man was no longer worthy of her attachment.

He didn't deserve it in the slightest.

Emily walked back to her room with heavy steps.

Actually, she already had a shower and changed her clothes, but somehow, she

wanted to take another shower.

Perhaps she felt that her body was filthy. It was indescribably filthy.

How could Emily not feel sullied by Hunter's touch?

Even though she had already bathed herself, the disgust lingered.

She felt herself horrendously disgusting.

In the bathroom, she went for the cold tap.

As the New Year neared, running water was freezing, keeping her trembling and

she almost fainted.

However, the pain kept her awake all the time.

She wondered if there was any point of feeling heartbroken.

Those that did not belong to her would eventually leave.

Therefore, this sentiment wasn't necessary.

Half an hour later, Emily came out of the bathroom with a towel around her.

She was a little unsteady on her feet, still shivering with cold!

She never expected to see another figure in the room the moment she came out.

Sitting in a chair, he looked at her coldly.

Emily's expression darkened and she immediately leaned to the bathroom, intending to close the door.

He was even faster than she had imagined. She only took two steps back, and he

was already in front of her.

With a firm grasp, he pulled Emily over into his embrace.

Her body in his arms was chilly, like a Popsicle.

Hunter's face instantly turned purple with rage. "Did you take a cold bath? Are you

crazy?"

However, Emily only felt he was ridiculous.

He asked with concern. He seemed to worry about her.

How absurd it was to Emily!

She laughed at him, in particular, when he pulled her over, threw her on the bed,

pulled the quilt and tucked her in.

Perhaps he was afraid that she would catch a cold.

A few minutes ago, Hunter tried to push her into the arms of another man, but

now, he was pretending to care about her.

He played countless tricks, but they were all for acting.

He never got tired of acting around.‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒

Chapter 404: He Doesn’t Care

When Hunter saw her scoff, his anger ebbed away.

Standing by the bed, he was watching her. When he simmered down, he was cold and domineering again.

"Why are you looking for me? Young Master Hunter." Emily smiled at him.

"It's very late. You came to my room and shut the door. Aren't you afraid that Wendy will misunderstand us?"

"She's reasonable," Hunter snorted.

With her hands hidden under the quilt, Emily gripped the sheets.

On the surface, she remained calm.

"So, it's because you have a reasonable girlfriend. No wonder she doesn't mind her man sleeping with another woman."

Hunter ignored her and stared at her face for a while to make sure nothing was wrong. Then he walked away.

Instead of going out, he sat on a chair and looked back at her.

Emily couldn't read his mind.

What happened was important, but he didn't even ask about it.

She doubted their relationship now.

Hunter wanted to smoke, so he touched his pocket for cigarettes only to find nothing.

His gaze finally fell on Emily.

"What do you want to say?" he asked.

Emily turned around and said, "Why do you think I should say something?"

She smiled coldly. "Then, Young Master Hunter, why don't you tell me what you want to hear so that I can repeat it to please you?"

"Are you trying to provoke me?" Hunter narrowed his eyes.

Emily felt a chill from him as well as a sign of anger.

But tonight, Emily didn't fear it at all.

Perhaps she did, but she was already consumed by another emotion, so the fear was ignored.

"I dare not. You are the lofty Young Master Hunter. It's not good for me to do that." "It's good that you know."

"I always know."

He suddenly got up and walked towards her.

Feeling a towering chill, Emily turned to glare at him, her face full of precaution. "What are you going to do?"

"You're still mine. It's late and here's no one but you and me. What do you think I'm going to do?"

Since Emily had the guts to provoke him, she shouldn't be afraid of his passion. She was unyielding just now.

He had seen her like that for a long time.

She didn't give in and he let her!

After stopping by the bed, he leaned over and approached her.

Emily abruptly retreated, yet in vain. She was grabbed by him and he easily pulled her back.

"Hunter, we're in the Gales' house!"

"So what?" That didn't change the fact that she was his woman.

"If you want to curry favor with the Gale family and stay with Wendy, you shouldn't

be messing around here! The moment I shout, everyone will be alarmed!"

She didn't believe that he would act recklessly.

But this time, Emily guessed wrong again.

Not only did Hunter act recklessly, he also acted boldly!

Emily's clothes were ripped open.

"You!"

Shocked, she pushed his chest.

"You've lost your mind!"

"For what?"

Hunter sneered. He wasn't crazy, but Emily had her head in the clouds.

"Believe it or not, even if I make out with you in front of the Gale family, Wendy won't leave me."

"You ..."

"What a bastard! How annoying!" Emily said to herself.

She believed it! How could she not believe it?

Hunter was a lunatic, so was Wendy!

A bastard and a woman obsessed with him made a perfect match!

Right now, Emily couldn't fight him head-on.

Hunter would do whatever he wanted without hesitation.

Emily was curious to know whether he would do what he said in front of the whole

family, if she cried for help.

He pressed her down, and she gave up struggling and closed her eyes.

Tears tickled out of the corners of her eyes.

They wetted her lips and tasted salty. She felt bitter.

Hunter's anger petered out after he noticed the teardrops.

He looked down at her.

Lying motionless under him, she was like an inanimate wooden doll.

Hunter was a little irritated.

The flame caused by her earlier was now extinguished by her tears.

Hunter started to doubt that she liked being so close to him.

He got up, turned around and left. The door slammed shut.

He didn't look back.

Emily was staring blankly at the empty room. She didn't know if she was relieved or disappointed.

She couldn't figure out why she was disappointed.

Hunter didn't ask her anything about her and Joseph.

"You didn't care and gave up long ago, right?

If that's the case, why did you still come to me?"

Emily murmured to herself, trying to convince herself that he came to her just for a

good time.

In his eyes, she was just a pitiful tool, so he didn't care what happened to her at

all.

He didn't care what she did with other men, either.

Emily sat up and curled up, dejected.

In the hall, in front of the family, she pretended to be intimate with Joseph,

because she angry with Hunter.

She never coveted Joseph, let alone an engagement to him.

She just wanted to see if their closeness bothered Hunter at all.

It turned out that Hunter didn't react. It was clear that this had nothing to do with

him.

Emily felt that they already became so estranged.

Apart from that agreement, there was nothing left between them.

When Hunter returned to his room, his phone rang.

He closed the door before picking up.

"Young Master Hunter, Joe is staying in a hotel not far away."

On the other end of the phone, Liam's deep voice came.

"Where's the stuff?" Hunter looked into the dark outside the window.

It was dim and blurry as if the entire world was covered with a layer of fog.

Liam lowered his voice and said, "It has already been changed. Joe doesn't know, so he takes it straight for a DNA test."

Hunter did not say anything. Liam added, "Young Master, Joseph might take action."

"Even if he does, someone will stop him. We don't need to worry about Joseph.” Liam was a little surprised and asked, "What happened?"

Liam was out at night, so he didn't know what was happening in the Gales' villa.

"The Gale family caught Joseph and Emily in bed ..."

"You're joking!"

Liam did not believe that Emily would do such a thing.

"Young Master, please trust Miss Emily. It was absolutely impossible! Someone

must have set her up."

Hunter remained silent. There were cigarettes on the table. He took one and lit it.

Liam calmed down and an idea dawned on him.

"That's why you said someone would stop Joseph, right?"noveldrama

Hunter always thought faster than Liam.

However, Liam was still uptight. "Then... they...'

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"The Gale family caught them before they started."

Liam heaved a sigh of relief and said, "So, perhaps this will be helpful to us.

Young Master, I know what to do next."☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

 

Chapter 405: She’s Your Cousin

Joseph went to the hospital early in the morning.

He did not expect to see a familiar face at the entrance of the laboratory when he sent the samples in for testing.

It was Wendy.

"Cousin, why are you here so early?"

Wendy smiled elegantly and calmly.

Joseph narrowed his eyes, unable to see through her thoughts at this moment.

"I feel unwell, so I came for a check-up," he said indifferently, but the smile that he usually had on his face disappeared.

Wendy maintained her grace. "Cousin, probably you're not the one to be checked, right?"

"Wendy, what do you want to say?" Both of them were busy, so a wild guess was unnecessary.

What surprised him was being followed by Wendy. He was unaware of that.

"Cousin, don't doubt your alertness. I didn't follow you here."

Wendy saw through him at a glance. "I was just guessing that you would be here." "What exactly do you want to say?" His patience was wearing thin.

"Cousin, you've always treated me most nicely and held me dear. Why are you so rude to me when Emily is around?"

Wendy was relaxed. Anyway, he had to wait here for the report. In fact, it was useless for him to be anxious.

"Your DNA test will probably take four hours."

She blurted out the words 'DNA test'. There was no need to hide it anymore.

Joseph's expression darkened.

"Cousin, there's a coffee shop downstairs. Why don't we chat and wait?" Wendy smiled happily.

"I have to stay here." Just in case, her people would sabotage it.

"Cousin, you're being over cautious. How are we going to get along in the future?" Wendy tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled charmingly.

"If I'm going to make a move, next time you can find somewhere else quietly to run a check. How many times can I foil it?"

As she saw his expressionless face, her smile faded away and she looked at him indifferently. "Emily told you that I am not Talia's daughter, right?"

“But Emily didn't tell you she is, did she?"

This was something that confused Wendy all night.

Joseph knew about the blood relationship, but in front of Sawyer he admitted sleeping with Emily, calmly and even cheerfully.

Wendy wondered if there was something he didn't know.

"What exactly do you want to say? Just be straightforward"

Joseph thought that she was right. Even if she stopped him this time, as long as she was still in this family, he would have countless opportunities for the DNA test.

She couldn't keep the secret that she wasn't Sawyer's granddaughter, once Joseph became suspicious.

Or Wendy would kill him.

Joseph was relieved at figuring out this possibility.

"You're in City L. What do you think you can do to me?"

"Of course, I can't do anything to you. You're a Gale. City L is your territory. I'm a weak woman. Do I frighten you?"

"Where are we going to talk?" Joseph assumed that she was well-prepared, since she came to him.

If she had something to tell him, he preferred to hear it earlier so as to save each other's time.

"If you don't want outsiders to know, then why don't you get in my car?"

...

Both cars were in the underground garage of the hospital.

She didn't bring any bodyguards. When Joseph got into the car, he secretly observed the surroundings.

Joseph smelled nothing peculiar nor trouble.

"Cousin, we can't have a good talk if you're so cautious!"

"Cut the crap." The fact that Wendy followed him here today meant that she

wasn't Sawyer's granddaughter.

Joseph had no patience for a liar.

In his opinion, her manner, which she thought was charming, was sheer

hypocrisy. It was disgusting.

"Cousin, you're biased completely in favor of Emily."

Before Wendy could finish, Joseph reached the door handle.

"If she goes on about such drivel, why would I waste my time here?" he thought to himself.

"Joseph, I'm not Sawyer's granddaughter."

Wendy's expression darkened as she stared at his cold profile.

"Since you believe Emily, then I don't feel weird to admit."

Joseph's fingertips stiffened for a moment. He turned to look at her and narrowed

his cold eyes.

"Finally."

"You took my hair and Sawyer's things for a DNA test. I can do nothing but admit

it."

Wendy snorted coldly.

She didn't know why all the men were biased towards Emily.

Their trust in Emily added to Wendy's curiosity.

Fortunately, Hunter was willing to accept Wendy because of her title as a lady from the Gale family.

Wendy was confident but not arrogant.

Hunter was nice to her now. She believed that it was partly because he got bored with Emily.

Another reason was Wendy's current identity, as well as everything behind the identity.noveldrama

Otherwise, Hunter would ignore her like before. He had never taken Wendy seriously.

But now, Hunter allowed her to approach him.

She wasn't upset at all.

For her, what a rational man like Hunter saw in her didn't matter, whether it be the status or herself.

Anyway, all she wanted was to be with him.

"Joseph, I am indeed not your grandfather's granddaughter. However, I do not understand why you did such a stupid thing last night. You admitted forcing Emily in front of them."

Wendy was curious about his intention.

Perhaps Joseph didn't know that Emily was Sawyer's granddaughter and that Joseph and Emily were cousins.

Once this was exposed, Sawyer would be infuriated.

"What do you mean?" Joseph had a hunch that things were not as simple as he

had imagined.

Back then, Emily told Joseph that she had a DNA test. It said she was not Sawyer's granddaughter.

Therefore, there was nothing wrong if he loved Emily.

Sawyer was now keen on their engagement. If he told Sawyer that he and Emily

broke up after Sawyer calmed down, Sawyer wouldn't feel so bad.

Now, Wendy's gaze made Joseph somewhat uneasy.

An idea came to him that Emily made a mistake.

Smiling, Wendy looked at him with her head tilted to one side and gave him the

answer.

"You and your cousin were caught in bed by the Gale family. So, do you think it is nothing?"

"Isn't this man a fool?" Wendy thought to herself.

"What are you talking about?" Joseph clenched his fist.

"The previous DNA test has made it clear that there's a girl related to Sawyer,

right?"

She laughed wildly. "One of the blood sample was Emily's. In other words, Emily is your cousin!"000